GI Lab Tech — Endoscopy Support & Patient Care

phsorg; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 23,000 - 38,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Scholarship opportunities

Safety badge

Shift differentials

Malpractice insurance

Loan forgiveness

EPIC charting system

Job summary

The GI Technician at Presbyterian Healthcare Services provides technical support to physicians in the GI lab and assists patients undergoing GI procedures. You will set up equipment, maintain aseptic technique, and assist with monitoring patients before, during, and after procedures while ensuring safety and high-quality care.

Responsibilities include handling specimens, reprocessing endoscopes, and staying current on equipment, procedures, and safety procedures.

Qualifications

• High School or GED required.
• Minimum 1 year customer service experience required, hospital or outpatient setting preferred.
• Experience or training in GI Lab procedure room setting is preferred, but not required. Receives on the job training and competency verification to perform primary functions.
• BLS required.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates ability to problem-solve in relation to the procedure being performed.
• Maintain current knowledge of various equipment, procedures and supplies.
• Adheres to proper procedures of aseptic technique and safety in the use of instruments and equipment.
• Secures and prepares all supplies and instruments required for diagnostics and therapeutic intervention before procedures.
• Position and re-position patient during procedures.
• Helps monitor patients during procedure.
• Provide supportive care during the pre-operative phase.
• Ensures that specimens are correctly handled and routed to the proper source.
• Maintains current knowledge of anatomy/physiology and medications used intraoperatively.
• Follows all federal, state, and departmental safety procedures.

Skills

Endoscopy procedures

Vital signs

Patient safety

Education

High School or GED

Job description

The GI Technician at Presbyterian Healthcare Services provides technical support to physicians in the GI lab and assists patients undergoing GI procedures. You will set up equipment, maintain aseptic technique, and assist with monitoring patients before, during, and after procedures while ensuring safety and high-quality care.

Responsibilities include handling specimens, reprocessing endoscopes, and staying current on equipment, procedures, and safety procedures.